7. Antioxidants boost the immune system
Antioxidants (selenium and ergothioneine) present in mushrooms boost the immune system and keep you disease-free and healthy during pregnancy. Mushrooms also contain zinc, potassium, and selenium, which assist the baby’s growth and development.
8. What Type Of Mushrooms Can You Eat?
Blanca Garcia, a registered dietitian nutritionist from Los Angeles, California, says, “The safest mushrooms are shiitake, portobello, oyster, maitake, cremini, white button mushroom, and chestnut.”